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Constitutional \Con`sti*tu"tion*al\, n.
A walk or other exercise taken for one's health or
constitution. [Colloq.] --Thackeray.
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The men trudged diurnal constitutionals along the
different roads. --Compton
Reade.
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Constitutional \Con`sti*tu"tion*al\
(k[o^]n`st[i^]*t[=u]"sh[u^]n*al), a. [Cf. F.
constitutionnel.]
1. Belonging to, or inherent in, the constitution, or in the
structure of body or mind; as, a constitutional infirmity;
constitutional ardor or dullness.
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2. In accordance with, or authorized by, the constitution of
a state or a society; as, constitutional reforms.
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3. Regulated by, dependent on, or secured by, a constitution;
as, constitutional government; constitutional rights.
--Hallam.
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4. Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of
government; as, a constitutional risis.
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The anient constitutional traditions of the state.
--Macaulay.
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5. For the benefit or one's constitution or health; as, a
constitutional walk. [Colloq.]
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{Constitutional law}, law that relates to the constitution,
as a permanent system of political and juridical
government, as distinguished from statutory and common
law, which relate to matters subordinate to such
constitution.
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